Tag: Chicago

Illinois’ wagering tax saga added another chapter Monday when a group of state legislators filed HB 4171, essentially telling Chicago’s... more

Chicago is actively pursuing the possibility of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports — and Bally’s has identified a... more

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a 10.25% tax on adjusted gross sports betting revenue generated in the city for his 2026 budget,... more

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker turned heads this week when his campaign disclosed he won $1.4 million gambling last year. Though the billionaire... more

Bally’s Corp. is in a standoff with its lenders, a battle that could have consequences for the junk-rated casino operator and Chicago’s... more

Aurora is looking at expanding the number of gambling terminals establishments are allowed to have, which officials say could bring in over... more

Bally’s warned Thursday that lifting the Chicago ban on video gambling would cost the cash-strapped city $74 million in annual revenue... more

October’s first week brought a dramatic pivot for Bally’s Corp. It received 5-1 approval from its Community Advisory Committee (CAC)... more

The Bally’s Casino hotel tower is starting to sprout upward, as construction crews from The Chicago Community Builders Collective... more

Hollywood Casino Joliet is taking applications from Illinois nonprofits by Tuesday for its $60,000 Gala Giveaway. The Gala Giveaway comes... more